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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 255.04 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 255.04 and 61.74 is: 92.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 255.04 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/255.04 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 255.04 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 15,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746.02/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.65

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